Student Fee:
Class specific
Course Description:
This one-day "Down and Dirty" Fire Service Youth training activity introduces youth to hands-on firefighting skills. Delivered with IFSI instructor supervision, the class focuses on the same basic firefighting skills that are provided in the IFSI Cornerstone Training program, including hose and appliances, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), Fire Behavior, Search and Rescue, Ladders, and using hand tools. The Explorers and Fire Cadets will be exposed to the value of teamwork, leadership, and followership.

A Special Registration form is required for this course and can be downloaded here

If you are interested in having this course taught in your area, contact your regional representative or
TIMOTHY MEISTER. If you are not sure who your regional representative is, take a look at
this map. It is color coded by county. The regional representatives are listed below.

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